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Manchester United are looking into a possible move for Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, according to Sky Sports.

Officials at United have been doing the initial work to understand what kind of financial package would be needed for the 21-year-old England international.

The Red Devils have been tracking Hall’s progress for a while and placed him on their shortlist as a leading target in March after a run of impressive displays under Eddie Howe.

At Old Trafford, key figures at the club see Hall as a strong option to become the long-term successor to Luke Shaw. Although Shaw is still regarded as an important player when fully fit, United are putting in place a clear succession plan.

Hall’s technical quality, tactical flexibility and ease in moving into central positions fit well with the requirements of the modern full-back role.

Since his move to Tyneside, the young defender has grown into a dependable Premier League performer, able to handle defensive duties as well as make overlapping runs.

Even with United’s strong interest in Hall, completing a deal will not be simple. The Red Devils are working through the final month of the transfer window while carefully reviewing options in several important areas of the squad.

United’s transfer committee is currently working internally to decide how to prioritise the remaining budget before making any formal commitment.

The need to bring in a top-class left-back such as Hall will be balanced against urgent requirements in other parts of the squad.

For the moment, Manchester United are continuing their checks on Hall along with other possible targets, keeping their options open as they decide whether to proceed with an official bid.